Flipping cards in MLB The Show is one of the most consistent ways to stack Stubs without ever stepping onto the virtual field. If you're looking to level up your flipping game, ShowZone.gg has all the tools you need to go from flipping bronze cards to buying Diamond Dynasty collections outright. Here's how to do it.
Understand Profit Margins First
When we say "flip," we're talking about buying a card low and selling it high. Easy, right? But what matters is the profit margin—the difference between your sell price and the net you get after The Show's 10% tax.
For example:
- Buy Price: 1,000 Stubs
- Sell Price: 1,400 Stubs
- After tax (10%): 1,260 Stubs
- Profit: 260 Stubs
If you're new to flipping, stick to low-risk cards with active markets (lots of buy/sell orders) and aim for at least 100 Stubs of profit per flip.
ShowZone’s Best Flipping Tools
Head to the ShowZone Market page and filter by profit margins. Tools like:
- Profit per Minute helps you sort by time efficiency
- Sell Order Gap shows the most volatile cards
- Daily Movers tracks trends over time
These features help you avoid stale flips and spot cards primed for a bounce.
Roster Updates = Investment Opportunities
Every roster update brings upgrade (and downgrade) potential. If a Silver player is raking in real life and goes Gold, his price can triple overnight. These are the flips that separate casuals from capitalists. Check ShowZone’s Roster Update Predictor and buy in early.
Supercharged Cards Spike Instantly
Supercharged players get massive, time-limited ratings boosts. This creates demand and often spikes prices for 24-48 hours. Grab ‘em quick and flip to players who want to ride the hype.
Don’t Sleep on Equipment
Diamond equipment—especially batting gloves, cleats, and rituals—can be extremely profitable. These aren’t tied to team rosters and often have big gaps between buy and sell orders. Use ShowZone’s equipment filters to find hidden gems.
Keep an eye on all tiers! Diamonds carry bigger Stub values, but Golds can be a cozy corner to flip in if you spot it at the right time.
Mastering flipping with ShowZone means you’re not just making Stubs—you’re building wealth. For a broader strategy, revisit our article on how to make Stubs fast in MLB The Show. Got a favorite flip target this season? Drop it in the comments and help the community eat.
Cory Wayne Dell
Cory has been writing about all things baseball and gaming since 2022 and has been featured at Operation Sports as well as cited by Forbes. Cory is also a multi-instrumentalist and founder of the band Cargocastle. Cargocastle's latest single, "Truth and Reconciliation," is available on Spotify and all major streaming platforms. Cory is also the author of Shadow of a Monster, a personal memoir currently seeking publication.
